Brian trained to be a nurse in 1989 at the Doncaster School of Nursing, with Project 2000 this changed to the Sheffield & North Trent College of Nursing. He qualified in 1992, working at various Trusts including Leicester Royal Infirmary and Heart of Birmingham Foundation Trust. He has been involved with Pain Management since 2004 at the Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust, helping people manage their Chronic Pain conditions. Brian has supported the continuing development of the service.